2025 Buick Background Info
The 2025 Buick Vibe
Welcome to the era where the crossover is king and the color palette finally grew a personality. In 2025, you couldn't swing a spray gun without hitting a Buick Envista or Envision. While the rest of the world was stuck in a "fifty shades of gray" nightmare, Buick decided to have some fun. We're talking about a massive 20-color spread that ranges from the spicy, sunset-vibes of Habanero to the deep-space mystery of Cosmonaut. Whether you're rocking the high-end Cherry Bomb Tricoat on an Enclave or the electric punch of Pow Zinga on an Encore, this was the year Buick decided that "luxury" didn't have to mean "boring."
Paint Health Check
Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we'd lay down enough paint to survive a sandstorm; in 2025, the factory robots are programmed for "maximum efficiency." That means your Abalone White or Sharkskin finish is applied with microscopic precision, but it's thin-barely thicker than a layer of clear kitchen wrap. While the gloss on those tricoats like Jinx or White Frost looks a mile deep, the actual physical barrier against the world is quite shallow. Because it's so thin, a single stray pebble on the interstate can punch right through to the primer, and once that seal is broken, the "robot-perfect" bond starts to fail around the edges.
Restoration Tip
When you're fixing a chip on a 2025 Buick, you've got to play the "Robot Game." Do not-I repeat, do not-just drop a big, thick glob of paint into a chip and call it a day. It'll look like a zit on a supermodel. Because the factory finish is so lean, you need to build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it shrink and dry, and then repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. If you're working with those fancy tricoats like Cherry Bomb, patience is your only friend. Use a steady hand and a fine-tip applicator to mimic that factory "finesse" or you'll end up with a dark spot that sticks out worse than a sore thumb.